Logility

AUGUST 5, 2021

Food and beverage companies that engage in sales and operations planning (S&OP) and act on those strategies early are the ones that can safeguard their profitability, satisfy consumers, and operate more responsively than their competition. Yielding Winning Outcomes in a Field of Uncertainty. Resource optimization.

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Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. “There’s S&OP…and then there’s the real world.” After a pandemic, global semiconductor shortages, a freak winter storm, you start to think that one-offs have become the rule, not the exception. S&OP is hard to implement.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 147

Elementum

JUNE 18, 2021

Dear S&OP, First of all, “A for Effort”. There’s S&OP.and then there’s the real world.". After a pandemic, global semiconductor shortages, a freak winter storm, you start to think that one-offs have become the rule, not the exception. That’s what 63% of planners say, even after implementing S&OP.

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ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

During this session, Franke will provide insights from their digital supply chain transformation journey, showcasing how they optimized the performance of their complex manufacturing and distribution ecosystem using ToolsGroup’s AI-powered S&OP solution, driven by its flagship tool, Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+).

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Gartner Supply Chain Planning Software ToolsGroup Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Given your expertise, I’d love to hear what alternatives you recommend for better demand forecasting and real-time visibility beyond what’s commonly adopted today.” Unfortunately, the industry is full of a lot of Anna(s) and her friends, the doubting Thomas (s). Most of the industry is composed of doubting Thomas(s).

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Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Demand Planning 412

ToolsGroup

MAY 21, 2024

During this session, Franke will provide insights from their digital supply chain transformation journey, showcasing how they optimized the performance of their complex manufacturing and distribution ecosystem using ToolsGroup’s AI-powered S&OP solution, driven by its flagship tool, Service Optimizer 99+ (SO99+).

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Gartner ToolsGroup Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 156

Supply Chain Shaman

MAY 18, 2019

I spent time this week completing reference calls on the use of S&OP technologies. Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. Eerily the case studies sound the same as the ones heard when I completed S&OP research in 2004. What am I hearing?

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software 186

Kinaxis

JUNE 2, 2017

by Alexa Cheater As Gartner Research Director Matthew Spooner noted in his recent presentation at the Gartner Supply Chain Executive Conference, advanced sales and operations planning (S&OP) is like a hotel. In fact, Spooner says S&OP isn’t a supply chain process at all. Inventory down 7%. Service up 8%.

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ToolsGroup

MARCH 24, 2021

Now consider that by not optimizing your inventory from a global vantage point you may be creating, if not outright chaos, a much less efficient network than you could have. When it comes to inventory management, each piece must operate as a part of a global integrated system to be most effective.

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Modeling Optimization Software Inventory Reduction Network Optimization 270

Enterra Insights

JUNE 26, 2019

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) has been around for three decades. Many pundits, however, believe the S&OP process, as originally conceived, needs to change. What’s going on? ”[2] Think back 30 years to around the time the S&OP concept was first developed. They are: 1.

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Supply Chain Shaman

AUGUST 21, 2015

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is in a renaissance. With growth slowing and complexity rising, S&OP is more important than ever. It is not sexy, and it requires hard work; but the greatest value of S&OP is profitable growth. S&OP is moving to the cloud. The reason?

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S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Supply Chain Design Software 150

DynaSys

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In this last article of our series dedicated to Digital Supply Chain Planning, you will find out how Essilor moved to an agile and resilient supply chain and guided its digital transformation, through an interview with David Bourgoin, Essilor’s S&OP referential supervisor. Our monthly S&OP turned into a weekly S&OP.

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Kinaxis

JUNE 24, 2016

Puricelli A few weeks ago, I launched a new blog series on sales and operations planning (S&OP ). To make sure everyone is on the same page, I want to review the basics, the foundation, which is… what exactly is S&OP? S&OP is so much more than a process or a meeting.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MAY 23, 2024

However, the lag in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) cycle exacerbates issues like inaccurate forecasting, reduced agility, higher error rates, increased costs, limited scenario planning, and sustainability challenges, ultimately undermining supply chain performance and eroding executive confidence in the supply chain as a value driver.

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Modeling Scenario Planning Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Optimization 199

DELMIA Quintiq

APRIL 7, 2015

Quintiq is proud to announce a new, industry-focused webinar on sales and operations planning (S&OP) for the metals industry, happening on April 15. Get S&OP answers for the metals industry. A well executed S&OP process could be the answer, but S&OP for the metals industry is particularly challenging.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Software Optimization Software 120

Logility

AUGUST 11, 2023

Yet, few have a sales and operations planning (S&OP) process, as well as the reporting tools and integrated, coordinated network of partners, that’s comprehensive and responsive enough to keep up. Access to publicly available environmental, social, and governance (ESG) information can be leveraged throughout the planning process.

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Planning Gartner Scenario Planning 191

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2023

This experience is not only frustrating industry executives – it’s compelling them to reassess their sales and operations planning (S&OP) process. Batch manufacturing is more controlled and optimized, improving inventory turns and production scheduling efficiency.

Consumer Goods 185

Consumer Goods Network Optimization Software Optimal Sourcing Inventory Reduction 185

DELMIA Quintiq

JANUARY 11, 2021

The global wire and cable manufacturing industry is slated to be valued at US $232 billion by 2025 at an annual growth rate (AGR) of approximately 5 percent. Achieving this means the need to optimize your sales and operations planning (S&OP). This ensures that planners end up with the most optimal and efficient plan.

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Modeling Scenario Planning Optimization Modeling Supply Chain Optimization 268

ThroughPut

MAY 25, 2021

How To Leverage The Benefits Of S&OP For The Food And Beverage Industry? So, how do you get and maintain a competitive edge over the others in the global market? An effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process can do the trick. All you need to know about the stages of S&OP.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software 52

ThroughPut

MAY 25, 2021

So, how do you get and maintain a competitive edge over the others in the global market? An effective Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process can do the trick. S&OP helps you keep a close eye on financial and business impact, prompting better decisions across teams through carefully planned strategies.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Beverage Supply Chain Planning Software 52

Logility

AUGUST 31, 2021

However, inventory optimization for beverage brands can help these organizations overcome such challenges with greater ease and speed. This basic replenishment tactic does not provide the accuracy and visibility needed to drive greater efficiency, ensure a right-sized inventory, improve customer service, and expand product sales.

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Modeling Beverage Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Optimization 130

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Let’s explore nine in this blog. Today’s supply chain leaders have a fascination with Artificial Intelligence (AI) but are blind to the advantages and capabilities of Web 2.0 Software built on graph technology can model flow, but the transactional paradigms of historic practices hold development team’s hostage.

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Bristlecone

JUNE 24, 2020

Managing demand volatility, controlling spend, achieving end-to-end visibility, optimizing inventory – these are all made possible through advanced analytics. Analytics Drivers in Spend, Inventory, S&OP and Plant Maintenance Operations. In this Bristlecone Live! Key Takeaways. Building a Supply Chain KPI Framework.

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S&OP Supply and Demand Analytics KPI 52

AIMMS

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

When applied to S&OP and IBP, modeling and optimization enable you to balance out scenarios and perform what-if analyses so you can analyze how these different scenarios will affect your inventory and/or cost. JBS: A case for integrating optimization in S&OP and IBP. Should we increase our inventory?

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Optimal Sourcing Modeling S&OP Supply and Demand 120

Supply Chain Game Changer

OCTOBER 27, 2020

4 Challenges in Starting and Sustaining a SIOP (S&OP) Business Process! The company had no formal S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning), or SIOP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) process. The CEO had mandated the implementation of a new S&OP process. What’s the Hold Up?

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S&OP Supply and Demand Supply Chain Planning Forecasting 61

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Require more robust risk management enabled through what if’s, simulations, and scenarios . Integrating Yammer to track the collaboration process during S&OP is a good example. . Other major topics: S&OP and Demand Driven . As always, S&OP was a hot topic at the conference.

Prescriptive Analytics Software 209

Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 209

Supply Chain Shaman

OCTOBER 4, 2018

At the session, we discussed why companies have not made more progress on inventory management. In the case of Apparel and Automotive industries there are slight improvements, but they have shifted inventories to suppliers. Days of Inventory Pre and Post-Recession. IT View of the Current State of Inventory. Five Reasons.

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Inventory Management Software Inventory Reduction Inventory Management Supply Chain Planning Software 289

AIMMS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Require more robust risk management enabled through what if’s, simulations, and scenarios. Integrating Yammer to track the collaboration process during S&OP is a good example. Other major topics: S&OP and Demand Driven. As always, S&OP was a hot topic at the Supply Chain Insights conference.

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Prescriptive Analytics Software Supply Chain Planning Software Modeling Supply Chain Software 156

Logility

AUGUST 4, 2023

DENSO Corporation , a global automotive components manufacturer, is bucking that trend with tighter collaboration and a different outlook on supply chain disruption. You can also learn more about Logility’s S&OP solutions by getting in touch here.

Supply Chain Planning Software 184

Supply Chain Planning Software Sustainability Gartner Agile and Lean Supply Chain 184

ToolsGroup

MAY 8, 2018

The Wall Street Journal recently advised “In the battle for economic supremacy, investors should quickly be realizing it’s increasingly about supply, not demand.” ( The Next Challenge for Global Growth: Keeping Up With Demand , April 24, 2018 ). Inventory (both finished goods and materials) can then be allocated to more critical demand.

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Inventory Reduction Optimization Software Network Optimization Supply Chain Optimization 214

Supply Chain Shaman

MARCH 21, 2024

We explore the concept of holistic inventory strategies focused on the form and function of inventory. In the process, we learn that only 15-20% of inventories are safety stock and that the current APS frameworks do not enable a holistic analysis of the form and function of inventory. The problem is more profound.

Inventory Reduction 424

Inventory Reduction Supply Chain Planning Software Cost Reduction Strategies Supply Chain Design Software 424

Logility

MARCH 28, 2013

I recently read a roundup of all the research Gartner Group has published around S&OP. I’m struck by the fact the research points to 70% of companies are at a maturity level of 2 or lower even after 30 years of S&OP chest beating by the supply chain industry. Do you know why you are holding that inventory?

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S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 100

Logility

MARCH 28, 2013

I recently read a roundup of all the research Gartner Group has published around S&OP. I’m struck by the fact the research points to 70% of companies are at a maturity level of 2 or lower even after 30 years of S&OP chest beating by the supply chain industry. Do you know why you are holding that inventory?

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 100

Logility

MARCH 28, 2013

I recently read a roundup of all the research Gartner Group has published around S&OP. I’m struck by the fact the research points to 70% of companies are at a maturity level of 2 or lower even after 30 years of S&OP chest beating by the supply chain industry. Do you know why you are holding that inventory?

S&OP 100

S&OP Supply Chain Planning Software Supply and Demand Scenario Planning 100

Supply Chain Shaman

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

Over the last six years, we studied the connection between business results (growth, operating margin, inventory turns and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)) and the link to company characteristics. Let’s Start with Definitions: One of the difficulties in supply chain is the lack of common definitions. What did we find?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Supply Chain Design Software Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply Chain Software 339

Supply Chain Shaman

JANUARY 9, 2024

The companies with the strongest year-over-year performance (placing in the winner’s circle for six more times in ten years) are Apple, L’Oreal, Nike, Paccar, TJX, and TSMC. And, that the same techniques used in planning for a regional company could work for a global multi-national. How Do You Define Excellence?

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Supply Chain Planning Software Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Planning Gartner 319

Logility

JANUARY 12, 2021

automating the digital transformation of supply chain optimization and advanced retail planning, invites you to the upcoming webcast: Roadmap to Overcoming Five Obstacles to Achieving Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. Title: Roadmap to Overcoming Five Obstacles to Achieving Multi-Echelon Inventory Optimization. Webcast at a Glance.

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